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What steps, if any, has he taken following the Canopy Health cyber security incident to ensure that private providers delivering publicly funded health services comply with Government expectations on data security, breach detection, and timely patient notification and on what date were these taken?

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What steps, if any, has he taken following the Canopy Health cyber security incident to ensure that private providers delivering publicly funded health services comply with Government expectations on data security, breach detection, and timely patient notification and on what date were these taken?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health NZ provided appropriate support to Canopy Health while it managed its response to the incident. Health NZ publishes guidance for private providers outlining the security and privacy requirements they are expected to meet.